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Markel’s annual report and letter to shareholders are now available

Click the button below to read Markel's 2018 annual report, which includes Tom and Richie's annual letter to shareholders.

2018 annual report

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22 Markel associate wins CLM’s young industry professional of the year a...

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21 Markel releases 2018 annual report

Mar
15 Markel releases annual letter to shareholders

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Investor relations

Visit our investor relations page to find the current quote, quarterly reports, filing information, and more.

Year-end 2018 results are now available.

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Take charge of your career.

We are always seeking top talent. If you are motivated, goal-oriented, and desire to build your future with a leader in the insurance industry, consider career opportunities with Markel.

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Markel in the news

  • Will Markel's big bet pay off?

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  • On a recent trip to New Delhi, Tom Gayner, Co-CEO, sat down with Coffee Can Investing to discuss his background, investing, and various other topics.

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  • Q&A: Kara Owens

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$1.1 billion

Comprehensive income to Markel shareholders in 2017 was over $1.1 billion.
Around the world

Markel has 77 offices in 18 countries.
Specialty insurance

Our main operations are specialty insurance, which provides coverage for hard-to-place risks that generally do not fit in the underwriting criteria of standard insurance carriers.
Our focus is long-term

“What matters to Markel is to build an enduring institution.”  - Richie Whitt, Co-Chief Executive Officer
Winning with permanent capital

Markel Ventures owns and operates a family of companies outside the insurance industry, employing over 11,400 people across the manufacturing, consumer, business services, financial services, and healthcare sectors.
Watershed year

"2017 stands as a transformational and watershed year for Markel (yet again).” - 2017 letter to shareholders